BRUCE MCIVER: He thought that the positions should be left stable as they were particularly in the lead up to an election and I concurred with that.

ANNIE GUEST: Mr McIver has implied that the LNP is taking resolutions on office holders being lobbyists to the Federal Liberal Council meeting this weekend.

The more vocal critic, Clive Palmer has named the Liberal's federal president, Alan Stockdale, as being a paid political lobbyist.

There's also been criticism of party vice presidents, Santo Santoro and Alexander Downer.

All three have declined interviews with The World Today.

Mr Palmer says Mr Santoro increased his fees after the LNP won government in Queensland and that he offered to lobby for free for the ABC.

In a statement, Mr Santoro says the latter claims are incorrect.

Mr Downer is involved in the corporate advisory firm, Bespoke Approach. On its website it says it won't directly lobby in the corridors of Parliament but its principals do work on political issues.

The LNP president Mr McIver says he didn't raise these issues with Mr Abbott.

BRUCE MCIVER: I have troubles with anyone who is a registered lobbyist. I don't know whether Mr Stockdale is or isn't a lobbyist but if you are a registered lobbyist and you're lobbying, paid for money and you are holding a senior position, well, you've got a problem I believe with accountability and integrity.

But as well as the Federal Court case, the former Howard government minister will also be watching the outcome of a Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission inquiry dating from municipal elections, and initiated by an ally of Mr Slipper's.

Mr Brough has denied wrongdoing and threatened defamation action over the allegations.

One of his five opponents for pre-selection in Fisher is Sunshine Coast recruitment consultant, Peta Simpson.

PETA SIMPSON: I've read in the paper you know, that the LNP has standards and they intend to abide by those standards and you know, one of those rules are that anyone under investigation for any matter can't proceed. But again that is a call for the party, I'm not making those decisions.

ANNIE GUEST: You're not making the decision but as a candidate opposing Mal Brough, is that something that you would expect the party to follow through on?

PETA SIMPSON: Around here, we've been disappointed and let down a fair bit by our elected, some of our elected representation and I think what people are really crying out for is a fresh face and a fresh start and someone who will be focused on the people and not have any sort of baggage that they need to worried about.

ANNIE GUEST: Many LNP figures on the Sunshine Coast are reluctant to comment on the Peter Slipper case.